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[quote name='Freddie75' timestamp='1429364058' post='2750816'] Just pulled the trigger on the 210 extention cab to go with the 500 combo! Heres hoping its a keeper!! [/quote] I'm really interested as to how you find this - I went for the 115 following discussion over on TB - but I was very tempted by the 210.

I noticed they have gone up a fair bit. US Precisions were something like £1158 last year, now about £1219.

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1429255313' post='2749629'] The Roq Solid cover arrived this morning. It looks very well made and is a good snug fit. I ordered one with an optional front board pocket to give a bit of extra protection for the cloth grille, but the cover hardly needs it. The standard grade of material seems quite robust. I'm certainly happy with it [/quote] I bought Roqsolid covers for both my Rumble amp and cab. Really impressed - I actually think they're even better made than my old ones I used to have on my Markbass stuff. Maybe you should have ordered one for your cab at the same time, Norris, seeing as it's only a matter of time before you give in LOL!

Sorry Mark, I actually quite like this one!!! Go on, give it a listen I dare you..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH8W-Labb24

Sounds good - lovely looking bass, 100% cool as....a bit like Dee Dee himself.

I've got too many to list! But from what I heard on the radio today - most production jobs from the last 15-odd years. I tend to start analysing a song as soon as it starts, and then by then end of it, detest it! I did read something about this a while back. It was said by a musician that he wished he could go back to hearing music like 'most' people - ie, record comes on, and just enjoy it for what it is. The point he had reached - which admittedly I can totally agree with - was that as soon as he hears a track, in his head he immediately de-constructs it, and therefore can never hear or enjoy a song for what it is. I'm always by the radio at work bemoaning 'that terrible snare sound', etc, to to general indifference of everyone else!

You'll find me playing at 'Glastonferry' in September - 3 days of music in the middle of the Kent countryside. Who needs the real Glasto?!! Never actually been to a festival, and TBH, never want to. I'm not really a communal person - I'd be like the Manics in their 'toiletgate' controversy!

I've used a pick for years, I prefer the sound - of me using one - as when I play fingerstyle, it just sounds a bit of a dull thud. I can't sound like other people! I like the 'cleaner' sound a pick provides, less thump. I do practice it at home, and I have got better, to the extent that when I dropped a pick at a gig, I just finished the number fingerstyle. But for me, I am a pick player. Coming from a drumming background, I just prefer the more percussive feel I can attack with using a pick....I suppose my style will always be a bit like drumming on a bass!

I love the looks of the Jazz, but I just can't ever get comfy with them. I have owned a few, but we've never bonded. Real shame, as I love the way they look and feel when other players use them. Always a little jealous that they never sound any good with me for some reason!

[quote name='40hz' timestamp='1429049331' post='2747530'] It has annoyed me for years how bass is/has never been mixed in on this programme. I can't think of many (if any) performances where it's even remotely stood out. [/quote] +1!

Fender USA Precision, Fender Rumble V3 500 and 115 cab. EQ all at midday, except for gain at 1. Bass volume on full, tone backed off a 1/4 or so. D'addario Nickelwounds. Since I started using this combination, I've found it works in every live/studio environment without changing a thing. This is why I must stop any further GAS, as it will invariably end in a strong sense of disappointment to compared to what I have right now. So why do I still keep looking???? I like to just plug in, and go!

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1428775087' post='2744494'] I'm trying not to GAS for a 1x15 extension cab. I really don't need one. [/quote] Oh, you do! The 500 sounds even more incredible when plugged into the 115. I always play through both now. Sorry for the GAS.... [quote name='Big Bass Man' timestamp='1428823922' post='2744752'] After reading this thread, I'm seriously considering changing my MarkBass combo for one of these. I've never really been happy with the tone. These things really seem to fit the vintage / old school vibe I'm after! They seem really good value too ... [/quote] I sold my Markbass rig for the 500/115 set-up. No regrets at all - everyone comments how much better I sound now!

Never had Stingray GAS - probably only because I've never played a real one. I used to have a Jim Deacon passive 'Ray copy....and that kind of put me off! I would love to play one - but I'm a bit worried - as I know if I did, I'm sure I'd love it as they can sound soooo cool.

I've got just one - a 2014 Oly White/Maple USA Standard, bought it new about 6 months ago. Like some others, I've had a love/hate relationship with the P-bass. I've had a few before.... First ever bass was a Sunn Mustang P-copy. A good few years later, I also had - along the way - a couple of other US Standards and a Road Worn...and a Classic Vibe at some point. Not masses, but I have been P'd before! My problem is always the same - I love the looks and the tone, but I always miss a Ricky. However, my last one annoyed me so much, my solution was to go 'back to basics' and grab a new P. Don't get me wrong - this particular P is the best I have ever played, and for the first time ever, I would really, really struggle to part with it. Plays so easily, sounds the business - even my band love it! The idea was to become a mono-bassist, and just play it to bits. I've done 6 months now....feels a bit like coming out of rehab or something! It's just when I play a P - it's just me I'm sure - I always think that I'm being a bit obvious....but my rational side says obvious for a good reason, as it's bass that does it all, and you can set-up and repair at home....and it's stopped my losing money buying and selling other basses. I just have to extinguish other bass GAS, as the P is by far the best 'all-rounder' I've had - fits in anywhere, and has got all that presence. I know I'd hate to part with this one. Just have to ride out the GAS wave....

[quote name='Radchenko' timestamp='1428585223' post='2742708'] Thank you. Good description, and nice Precision bass sound :-) [/quote] Thanks! That's the Rumble 500 with the 115 extension cab, mic'd up. Standard USA Precision, with the amp all set flat, except the gain at about 1. A small aside is that the amp is a cracker on it's own, but add the cab and it's dynamite. I did consider a 112, but over on Talkbass they were raving about the 500+115 together. A 112 I'm sure will be equally pleasing to the ear!

I've got a V3 115 cab, and it's excellent - so I'd buy a 112 with confidence.

£20 a month? I think I'll stick with Deezer. Largest library of any of the streaming services, and sounds great as well.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1428339600' post='2740402'] I was going to say you should have no issues with gigging a 70s bass... ...but a RIC?? Oh no, no, no good at all. It will fail on you for sure! It'll fall apart after five minutes! Not really - it'll be fine. Don't worry about it. The issue is not about gigging the bass, it's about being a little bit more vigilant re theft prevention, imho. [/quote] I've had more attention at gigs with my Precision than I ever had with my Ric 4003's before - Fender's seem to be a magnet for idiots around here!

......because I can't resist a 4001.......especially a YOB! Just he idea of owning a 40-year old instrument as my sole bass worries me a bit, as I wouldn't drive a 40-year old car as my only transport!

A '74 Ric 4001. My dream bass - had them before - my never my YOB. I've had a '77 and a '78, and numerous 4003/04, but I'm current a mono-bass owner, and kind of would like to stay that way! The older stuff before always had a back-up. It's the idea of sticking with an 'old' instrument - never done that before with no safety net!

I've been window-shopping, and a 70's bass in my dream model has popped up on my radar at a decent price. Thing is, I'm thinking electrical issues, plus a million other things..... But how giggable is a 40-year old bass? I'd love a YOB bass - but it would mean me trading or selling my 2014 to fund it......I've had vintage before and (loved and foolishly) sold them, but never had one as my only bass...which this would mean.

As an ex - Ricky addict, with a long list to my name, you have to please provide a sound a sample of your 4003 through the Rumble. GAS officially re-ignited.....

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1428145645' post='2738445'] I just pulled the trigger . GAK price matched Musik Productiv's price (£413) Now off to Roq Solid... [/quote] Good shout Norris! £413 is an awesome price. One thing to watch - I got my first one from GAK - it was obviously a previously returned item. Someone had clearly had the front off before - but the main problem was a massive rattling sound from inside the amp whenever you played a single note. I rang them straight away, and it was speedily picked up, and I was refunded. Be sure it's not that one sent out again! I bought a replacement from Gear4music - great service - and the 15" cab from Thomann - superb price. +1 on the Roqsolid covers. Used to have them on my Markbass stuff, and didn't hesitate to cover the Fender stuff. I'd personally say their covers are better now than before - and they were excellent then! Just feel thicker and even more substantial. Look forward to hearing your thoughts when you get it. What bass(es) are you going to use with it? ....and then there's the shopping for the cab! They do a matching 2x10" now.....by all accounts very good as well.....or go for the 15"!

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1428011962' post='2737158'] SB, you're not helping me GAS for a Rumble. I Nice playing and I love the track BTW, what strings are you using. Love that tone. [/quote] Thanks Sam - very nice of you to say. Strings were/are D'addario Nickels, 45-105 (EXL 165). Did experiment away from them with flats a few months back, but came back to these. Used them for ages before, and won't experiment again! Before I changed back, I did a gig with the Rumble (amp, no cab) with some Fender flats. Good enough, but I found the tone was stronger with the nickels. Or probably it's just me!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1428009488' post='2737104'] Great tones and bassline there Spongebob. [/quote] [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1428044212' post='2737295'] Hey Spongebob, nicely done sir 😊 [/quote] [quote name='Norris' timestamp='1428066414' post='2737673'] Great tone! [/quote] Thanks for all the kind comments guys! I know you're a real P-bass fan, Lozz - really appreciate your kind words....if you like it, I'm hopefully doing something correct! Hopefully it demonstrates the great sound you can get - very easily from the Rumbles. EQ was set flat, just rolled a little treble off the bass itself. Track is my first I've written for the band (or was confident enough to present to them), so had to make it bass heavy! I spent years with my Ricky/Markbass set-up, only to never be satisfied with my sound, both live and recorded. Had the odd Precision before, but always felt like I was straying! Last Autumn I sold up, picked up the white P as my sole bass, and this year added the Fender rig. I've never had such a 'real' tone before. I read on TB that the P and Rumble is a great combination - I agree, and I hope it shows here. There's also a great 'bright' setting on the amp - just adds loads of clarity and treble. Fully open the tone up on the P, and it's instant early JJ Burnel - I love it, but can't sneak it too much into our Rhythm and Blues band!